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Easy Seafood Salad

Zesty Easy Seafood Salad for a Fresh Summer Delight

Enjoy this Easy Seafood Salad, a refreshing dish combining shrimp and crab with zesty citrus dressing, perfect for summer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dressing
  • 1 Orange Zest for max flavor
  • 1 Lemon Use fresh for the brightest taste
  • 1 Lime Fresh lime juice is best
For the Seafood
  • 0.5 pound Cooked Shrimp Medium-sized, peeled, and deveined
  • 0.5 pound Crabmeat Choose fresh or imitation based on availability
For the Salad Base
  • 2 tablespoons Sweet Onion Green onions can be substituted
  • 2 tablespoons Sweet Red Pepper Feel free to swap with any bell peppers
  • Shredded Lettuce Varieties like romaine or iceberg work well
For Serving
  • Assorted Crackers Opt for gluten-free options if needed

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Serving Dish

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Prepare the Citrus Zest: Grate the zest from the orange, lemon, and lime into a mixing bowl, then squeeze the juice into another bowl, removing any seeds.
  2. Combine the Seafood and Vegetables: In the citrus juice bowl, add shrimp, crabmeat, sweet onion, and sweet red pepper. Toss gently to mix.
  3. Prepare the Serving Base: Create a bed of shredded lettuce in a serving dish.
  4. Assemble the Salad: Spoon the seafood mixture over the prepared lettuce for an enticing presentation.
  5. Serve with Crackers: Arrange assorted crackers alongside the salad for added crunch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Best served immediately after preparation for freshness. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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